Since we are seeking only a specific solution, we can keep in mind that if the cubic has a double root, that this root is also present in its derative. The derative is: 2(3X^2-aX-6). Here if we let a =3, we get X =2, -1. -1 works in the original equation and the factoring then is 2(x+l)^2(x-7/2).